Tuesday, February 27, 2024, 7:00 a.m.
Blemishes, freckles, dark spots are one of the facial skin problems that are common among both women and men. Especially during the summer when the sun is intense. Which is an important cause of harming the skin causing blemishes, freckles and dark spots even though it is not a dangerous disease. But it’s a matter of beauty. Therefore affecting confidence and personality.
Dr. Duangkamon Tasapongsakul, a physician at the Skin and Beauty Center at Vejthani Hospital, gave information that blemishes and freckles are common facial skin problems among Thai people. Found in both females and males. The locations where blemishes and freckles are most often found are areas of the face that are most likely to be exposed to sunlight, such as the cheekbones, forehead, nose, above the eyebrows, and above the lips.
Blemishes are caused by the melanin pigment (Melanin) working too much. Therefore causing the skin color to be uneven. The sun is an important cause of blemishes. and dark circles on the faces of people who are regularly exposed to the sun, such as working outdoors or playing sports in the sun. There is a high chance of getting blemishes, dangerous rays in the sun, whether it be UVA, UVB, visible light. (Visiblelight) and Infrared radiation or light from electronic devices These are all causes of blemishes, dark circles, and wrinkles on the face. In addition, the use of certain types of cosmetics Taking certain medicines such as birth control pills Hormones for menopause The anticonvulsant drug Phenytoin, as well as hormonal changes during pregnancy and genetics, all affect the occurrence of melasma as well.
Types of blemishes 1. Shallow blemishes It will be at the level of the epidermis. (Outer layer of skin) This type of blemish is brown or black with clear boundaries and can occur easily. It doesn’t take long to heal. 2. Deep blemishes are at a deeper level than the epidermis. In the dermis This type of blemish has unclear boundaries. Usually light brown, gray brown, purplish brown. This type of blemish is difficult to treat. 3. Mixed type blemish is a combination of both shallow and deep blemishes. This is the most common type.
Freckles have a birth pattern similar to blemishes. Melanin pigment does not work properly, causing the skin color in that area to have small brown or black spots. Found in both children and adults. Especially among people with white skin. They are mostly found in areas where the skin is frequently exposed to sunlight, such as the face, back of the hands, and arms.
Types of freckles 1. Shallow freckles, having the appearance of brown spots. Small in size, no more than 0.5 centimeters, spread all over the face and body. 2. Freckles look like brown-gray spots, approximately 2-3 millimeters in size, occurring on the dermis layer of the skin, which is deeper than shallow freckles. 3. Freckles look like bumps. small bulge brown to black It can occur on every part of the body, such as the face, neck, and torso. 4. Sunburn has a brown circle shape. and smoothly attached to the skin
There are 5 methods for treating blemishes, freckles, and dark spots on the face as follows:
1. Drug treatment Works better on shallow blemishes than on deep blemishes. Using the drug continuously for up to 6 months will see clearer results. As for deep blemishes, they are quite difficult to treat. In most cases, it must be treated with other methods as well. For topical medicines used to treat freckles, such as hydroquinone. (Hydroquinone) is a drug mainly used to treat melasma. This type of drug will reduce the production of melanin in the melanin-producing cells under the skin by inhibiting the enzyme that helps in creating melanin (Tyrosinase), but it has side effects. The side is May cause irritation. The use of hydroquinone must be under the supervision of a doctor only. Vitamin A (Retinoic Acid) topical can make blemishes fade away. But it can cause irritation such as dry, peeling, red skin. Therefore, you should start by using a small amount of medicine. Or use it every other night before, Tranexamic Acid, which is both oral and topical, working through a mechanism to reduce inflammation under the skin. Decreases the production of melanin in the skin. Blemishes fade and reduce and topical medicines in the fruit acid group such as Glycolic Acid and Whitening cream such as Azelaic acid, Arbutin, Vitamin C, Licorice, Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide), Kojic Acid. (Kojic acid)
Chemical peeling must be done by a medical professional only. Because it can cause permanent scars. from peeling off the skin layer that is too deep After peeling the skin, avoid exposure to sunlight.
2. Exfoliation of skin cells Both by using pressure from crystal powder (Micro Peel), exfoliating skin cells using a Diamond Peel (Diamond Peel), as well as pushing medicine into the skin using sound waves. or electric current
3. Using technology in the matter of lasers and highly concentrated light that helps in treating freckles, blemishes, dark spots and redness such as Q-switched Nd : YAG laser, Q-switched ruby laser, Picosecond Laser and high intensity light IPL (Intense pulsed light) is a technology for skin beauty. By using high intensity light To stimulate the production of collagen for beautiful, clear, youthful-looking skin along with destroying only excess pigment in the epidermis, we can use IPL to treat freckles, sun spots, dark spots and redness after healing from acne. Adjust skin color evenly Makes the face look brighter. However, choosing which type of laser to use should be examined by a dermatologist to diagnose the disease. and choose the type of laser that is most suitable for the problem To get the best and most effective treatment results.
4. Applying sunscreen We should apply sunscreen that can protect against both UVA, UVB, Visible Light and Infrared which cause blemishes, freckles, dark spots and various wrinkles. You should apply sunscreen every day. And apply it at least 30 minutes before going out in the sun. Applying sunscreen should be in sufficient amount. With a simple principle That is, when applying all over the face, use about 1 knuckle of sunscreen. But if you apply all over the face and neck, you will use about 2 knuckles of sunscreen. In the case of blemishes. or must be exposed to a lot of sunlight You should use sunscreen with an SPF of at least about 30. Avoid sunlight between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. because this is the time when the sun’s rays are strongest. But if it is necessary to do outdoor activities In addition to applying sunscreen to protect your skin, you should wear a wide-brimmed hat. Wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, use a parasol, and sunglasses. To protect the skin from sunlight as much as possible.
2024-02-27 00:00:00
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